How does SMS booking work?

Customers can text your dedicated texflo.ai number with their booking request in natural language. Our AI understands the request, checks your availability, and confirms the booking all via SMS.

Do customers need to download an app?

No. SMS works on every phone with no app downloads, no account creation, and zero friction.

What if someone books outside business hours?

Our AI knows your business hours and availability rules, politely explaining and suggesting the nearest available slots.

How does Google Calendar sync work?

texflo.ai connects directly to your Google Calendar. When a booking is confirmed, an event is automatically created with customer name, service, and time.

What happens if there is a scheduling conflict?

Smart conflict detection prevents double-bookings automatically and suggests alternative available slots.

Can customers cancel appointments via SMS?

Yes! Customers can cancel or reschedule by simply texting. The AI handles the cancellation and updates your calendar automatically.

/texflo

Autonomous 2-Way SMS Dispatch

Your business texts back instantly. Even when your hands are full.

Clients text your number in natural language. texflo’s AI validates your availability against Google Calendar, resolves conflicts, and locks in appointments 24/7 without apps or phone tag.

14-Day Trial · No Credit Card Required

< 4s

Median SMS response time

100%

Google Calendar two-way sync

App downloads required for guests

DISPATCH_CHANNEL · +1 (800) 555-TEXF

● LIVE

Client· 10:14 AM

Can you squeeze me in for an inspection tomorrow at 2pm?

Google Calendar Event Created

ID: #EVT-4910

Live Network Activity

Autonomous bookings processed in real-time.

99.98% Uptime

0.8s API Latency

11:04 AMSynced

Brake Rotor Replacement

Precision Autoworks

11:01 AMSynced

Teeth Cleaning & Polish

Bayview Dental Suite

10:58 AMSynced

Emergency AC Diagnostic

Apex HVAC & Electric

10:52 AMSynced

1-on-1 Fitness Assessment

Kinesis Strength Lab

10:47 AMSynced

Full Color & Styling

Maison Atelier Salon

02/The Diagnostic Ledger

The mathematical cost of manual scheduling.

A side-by-side comparative ledger contrasting traditional phone handling with autonomous SMS execution.

Dimension

The Phone-Tag Trap

texflo Autonomous Dispatch

Response Time

Customer calls → Voicemail → 4 hours later phone tag begins (lead often lost).

Instant 2-way SMS response under 4 seconds while intent is at its peak.

Calendar Conflicts

Manual entry errors, forgotten scribbled notes, double-booking prime chairs/bays.

Hard two-way API validation prevents overbooking and respects buffers.

After-Hours Inquiries

Evenings and weekend calls go unanswered until next business morning.

Autonomous AI receptionist schedules 24/7/365 without staffing overtime.

Client Friction

Forces clients to download a 90MB app, create a profile, or remember passwords.

Native carrier SMS. Zero apps, zero accounts, universal phone compatibility.

05/The Workflow

From raw SMS to Google Calendar invite in three steps.

A deterministic sequence designed to minimize friction for guests and maximize booking conversion for operators.

01INBOUND INTENT

Client initiates via native text

Your customer texts your dedicated texflo number with a natural request. No web forms or apps needed.

INPUT: "Can I get my teeth cleaned this Thursday afternoon?"

02CALENDAR QUERY

AI reconciles your live schedule

The AI checks your Google Calendar in real-time, calculates slot length, enforces personal buffers, and offers openings.

SYSTEM: 2 slots verified available · 0 conflict detected

03CALENDAR WRITE

Appointment sealed & synced

Once the client agrees, an official calendar event is written with attendee metadata and instant SMS confirmation is sent.

CONFIRMED: Google Calendar event created & synced

01/The Engine

How autonomous scheduling works under the hood.

No bloated portals, no friction. We built three core subsystems that allow standard SMS text messaging to behave like an elite personal executive assistant.

Subsystem 01 · Natural Intent Parser

Understands ambiguous human texting.

Customers don’t speak in calendar formats. They text "sometime next Tuesday after lunch" or "can I push to Friday morning". Our parser extracts datetime intent, matches it with service lengths, and suggests the optimal opening.

RAW_CUSTOMER_INPUTPARSED_INTENT

"Hey can I move my 3pm to tomorrow morning?"→ ACTION: RESCHEDULE · DATE: TOMORROW · WINDOW: AM

"How much for a standard brake check?"→ ACTION: FAQ_LOOKUP · SERVICE: BRAKE_INSPECTION

Subsystem 02 · Zero-Conflict Shield

Never double-books. Ever.

Connects straight to your primary Google Calendar. If you manually block out personal time, texflo instantly seals those hours from customer availability in real-time.

✓

Live Calendar Lock

Buffers automatically enforced between appointments

Subsystem 03 · Native Carrier Protocol

Zero apps. Zero passwords. 98% open rates.

Portals require account creation, password resets, and app downloads—where 60% of prospective bookings drop off. texflo operates over carrier SMS that works on literally every iPhone and Android device right out of the box.

~22%

Traditional booking portal completion

89%

texflo autonomous SMS completion

06/System Specifications

Built for businesses where every missed call is lost revenue.

When technicians, stylists, and clinicians are delivering service, they cannot manage front-desk calls. texflo provides an autonomous dispatcher that guarantees immediate appointment capture.

Channel ArchitectureNative carrier 2-way SMS (toll-free & local numbers)

Calendar Sync ProtocolReal-time Google Calendar bi-directional OAuth2

Conflict PreventionDeterministic slot locking with customizable buffer times

Inquiry Coverage24/7/365 continuous autonomous uptime (no human staffing)

Client RequirementsZero app download · Zero user profile · Universal compatibility

03/Commercial Tiers

Transparent pricing. Zero hidden surcharges.

Every plan includes our carrier SMS protocol and instant two-way Google Calendar integration.

TIER 01USD / BILLED MO

Starter

Essential SMS automation for solo professionals.

$29/month

Capabilities Included:

1 Dedicated booking phone number
Up to 250 automated SMS appointments
Instant 2-way Google Calendar sync
Custom business hours & buffer times
Automated SMS confirmations & reminders

Most Deployed

TIER 02USD / BILLED MO

Professional

Designed for high-demand clinics, salons & service trades.

$79/month

Capabilities Included:

Unlimited automated SMS appointments
Multi-staff calendar assignment & routing
Smart conflict detection & buffer manager
Bespoke business tone & service rules
Priority API routing & 99.9% uptime SLA

TIER 03USD / BILLED MO

Enterprise

For multi-location groups, dental networks & franchises.

Custom

Capabilities Included:

Multi-location phone routing
Custom EHR / CRM calendar integrations
Dedicated account engineer
Custom voice/SMS compliance agreements
Volume-discounted SMS tiers

04/Technical Queries

Frequently Asked Questions.

Direct, transparent answers on protocol, security, and calendar synchronization.

Customers text your dedicated texflo.ai phone number with their booking request in plain everyday language. Our conversational AI extracts the desired service, date, and preferred time, cross-checks your live Google Calendar availability, and immediately confirms the appointment with zero human intervention required.

Ready to Upgrade Your Booking Infrastructure

Start capturing appointments over SMS today.

Setup takes under 4 minutes. Connect your Google Calendar, select your hours, and receive your dedicated booking phone number immediately.

14-Day Free Evaluation · No Card Required